Spring Cleaning

Tomorrow is the first day of Spring. Celebrate by "Spring Cleaning" your wardrobe.

Get rid of the winter clothes you didn't wear this past season. Chances are that if you didn't wear it this winter, you won't wear it next winter either.

Re-assess last year's Spring and Summer items. Are there any trendy items you won't wear? Were there some items that were never right and you found yourself fussing when you were wearing them?

Try clothes on if you're pulling them out of storage. Do you still like the fit? Did you miss a stain? Does anything need to be repaired? Is it still in fashion?

Take any shoes or handbags to the cobbler for repair. It's much less expensive to repair or re-sole your favorite leather sandals than it is to buy a new pair. By taking them in early, your shoes will be ready to wear on the first warm (and dry) day.

If you're struggling with the "getting rid of it" aspect, think of positive things to do with your purges. Donate it to a local woman's shelter, give it to a friend who would love to wear it or drop it off at Goodwill. Just don't hold onto it.

Still seem like to much to handle? Call in a professional. A Professional Organizer. They can help you make those decisions you've been delaying. If you happen to live near Stamford, CT, call Professional Organizer Matt Baier (my brother-in-law), otherwise go to NAPO.net for a local referral.

worth noting: I just received my April issue of Real Simple magazine today. Check out what Gail Blanke has to say about clutter in her article "declutter your mind" that starts on page 229. Great insight.

Hope you have a great Spring!